Weizmann Day School Hadashot

May 23 / 23 Iyar, 5774; Candle lighting at 7:35 pm
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Lisa's Lines
Did you know...
Important Dates
Celebration Announcement
Todah Rabbah
Community News
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We had a wonderful State of the School presentation last night.  Huge thanks to all who contributed to making it such a successful evening. 

 

If you missed the event, attached is the PowerPoint presentation we shared. 

 State of the School Presentation

 
We are proud to announce the 2014-15 staffing for next year.
 Administration:
  • *      Lisa Feldman:         Head of School
  • *      Lori Snyder:            School Administrator
  • *      Carrie Allen:           Office Manager
 General Studies Faculty:
  • *      Kindergarten:          Liz Nakano
  • *      First Grade:             Pia Ricci
  • *      Second Grade:        Leemore Gabay
  • *      Third Grade:           Julie Shapiro
  • *      Fourth Grade:         Amy Gabay
  • *      Fifth Grade:            Amy Gabay, Albert Marks
  • *      Middle School:     Jane V., Albert Marks, Carmela Rotter
  • *      Resource Specialist : Mary Ellen Arvey
  • *      Pia Ricci:            General Studies Curriculum Coordinator

Specialist Faculty:

  • *    Carmela Rotter:     Jewish Studies Curriculum Coordinator
  • *    Jewish Studies:    Julie Shapiro (Kg), Ellen Dinerman (1)
                                       Wendy Bat Sarah (2-5), Carmela Rotter (6-8)
  • *      Hebrew:                Carmit Eliyahu (Kg-2), TBD (3-8)
  • *      Performing Arts:    Wendy Bat Sarah  (Kg-8)
  • *      Drama:                  Mary Ellen Arvey (elementary)
  • *      P.E. :                 Mary Ellen Arvey (primary), Albert Marks                                             (upper elementary/MS)
  • *      Technology:       Albert Marks (elementary), Jane Vander Velde                                     (upper elementary/MS)
  • *      Fine Arts & Garden: Ellen Dinerman (Kg-8th)
  • *      Teaching Assistants: Lori Serna, Amanda Pruess, TBD
It is bittersweet to bid L'hitraot (farewell) to Morah Maayan who, with her family, will be relocating to Boston.  We thank Maayan for all she has provided our students and faculty, and we wish her much success and happiness in her new home.  After many months of interviews we have yet to secure her replacement, though we are confident that high quality Hebrew language instruction will be in place when we commence in September.
  
We also look forward to Miss Cathy recuperating and getting well very soon and when she does we will finalize her plans for next year as well.
  
Please join me in recognizing this talented and highly skilled, dedicated faculty and congratulating them on what promises to be another terrific year. 

 

Shabbat Shalom!

~Lisa

Did you know...
that on Monday, 5/19, we celebrated Lag BaOmer with baked potatoes and kosher s'mores, as well as activities, games, and team cheers at Victory Park?
 
that students in grades 3 - 8 have been invited to join Ms. Bat-Sarah at her Cantorial Recital tonight at 6:30 pm at 1153 Valencia Street in Los Angeles?  The students will be on stage singing with her "One Day" and should wear their Weizmann shirt and black skirt or slacks.
 
that school is closed on Friday, 5/23 (pupil-free day, teacher in-service day) and Monday, 5/26, in observance of Memorial Day?
 
that the Art Show will be here soon?  Join us on Wednesday, June 11, 6-7 pm, in the Social Hall to see all the amazing art work created by our talented students.  Mrs. Dinerman is requesting that the 2nd graders bring in their candle stick holders and middle school their Seder plates for the art show.
 
that PTO is sponsoring an amazing Parent Education program, Celebrate Calm, on Tuesday evening, June 10, and again on Wednesday morning, June 11?  This promises to be an amazing educational opportunity you just cannot afford to miss!  
Important Dates:

May 23: No school for students; Staff in-service

May 26: Memorial Day observed, NO SCHOOL

May 28: Yom Yerushalyim 

June 3: Alef Consecration, 9:00 am

June 3: Minimum Day, 12:15 pm dismissal, ASA available

June 4 & 5: No school - Shavuot

June 10: PTO sponsored Parent Education Program, 7:00-9:00 pm

June 11: PTO sponsored Parent Education Program, 9:00-11:00 am

June 11: Art Show, 6:00 pm

June 13: 5th grade Siyyum, 1:00 pm

June 16: 8th grade Graduation, 7:00 pm

June 17: End of Year Party, Last Day of School, 12:15 dismissal, NO ASA

Celebrations Announcement:

First Grade Consecration - Tuesday, June 3, 9:00 am - Galpert Sanctuary - all are invited to see the first graders receive their Siddur.

 

Fifth Grade Siyyum - Friday, June 13, 1:00 pm - Knell Chapel - please join us as the fifth grade class celebrates their transition from elementary school to middle school.

 

Eighth Grade Graduation - Monday, June 16, 7:00 pm - Galpert Sanctuary - watch the 8th graders complete their final Weizmann achievement as they say a few words and receive their diplomas. 


Todah Rabbah
To Christine for reading to 1st grade and for teaching them a fun song.
 
To Jen for teaching the 1st graders about the work of pediatricians. 

 

To Galit for preparing the Parent Survey and reporting the results at  the State of the School program.
 
To Lawrence for the informative endowment presentation.
Community News
Camp Gan Shalom 
is now accepting registration for summer day camp
in Pasadena (June 23-July 18) and
in Pomona (July 21-August 8)
Contact the Jewish Federation at (626) 445-0810 for details
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Kachol-Lavan sleep away camp 
at Camp Gilboa (Big Bear), June 10-24
For students entering grades 4 through 10
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Coming in June...
B'nai Simcha Giant Yard Sale
Needed:  goods to sell and volunteers to assist with sales!
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Chabad of Pasadena
now accepting registration for summer day camp
Camp Gan Israel - 2014
June 23 - July 24
Contact Chabad at (626) 564-8820 for details
 
Parent Education Program Coming Soon...
 
 
 
Community Program
 
Weizmann Day School provides an outstanding academic education, enriched by Judaic principles and a commitment to service.
Lisa Feldman, Head of School
Lori Snyder, School Administrator
Carrie Allen, Office Manager
Email: office@weizmann.net
Phone: 626-797-0204
Web: http://www.weizmann.net